Patents by Inventor Gregor Mayer-Ullmann

Gregor Mayer-Ullmann has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Joint assembly, guiding device, manufacturing and use of a joint assembly
    Patent number: 11096750
    Abstract: A joint assembly for a guiding device comprises a plurality of guiding elements that are concentrically aligned with respect to one another and at least sectionally spherically shaped. The guiding elements are arranged as components of a combined spherical bearing and comprise spherical contact areas. At least two of the guiding elements are integrally manufactured. The at least two guiding elements enable a relative pivot movement therebetween. A guiding device for an instrument incorporates a respective joint assembly. A method of manufacturing a joint assembly involves integrally manufacturing at least to guiding elements that form components of a combined spherical bearing. Uses of a joint assembly involve a use as a spherical bearing in an instrument holder for a simulation system or an assistance system for minimally invasive operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Karl Storz SE & Co. KG
    Inventors: Gregor Mayer-Ullmann, Jordi Hogervorst, Andre Ehrhardt
  • Joint Assembly, Guiding Device, Manufacturing And Use Of A Joint Assembly
    Publication number: 20170181803
    Abstract: A joint assembly for a guiding device comprises a plurality of guiding elements that are concentrically aligned with respect to one another and at least sectionally spherically shaped. The guiding elements are arranged as components of a combined spherical bearing and comprise spherical contact areas. At least two of the guiding elements are integrally manufactured. The at least two guiding elements enable a relative pivot movement therebetween. A guiding device for an instrument incorporates a respective joint assembly. A method of manufacturing a joint assembly involves integrally manufacturing at least to guiding elements that form components of a combined spherical bearing. Uses of a joint assembly involve a use as a spherical bearing in an instrument holder for a simulation system or an assistance system for minimally invasive operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Gregor Mayer-Ullmann, Jordi Hogervorst, Andre Ehrhardt